Comparison

About My Time vs Diary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

About My Time

Features
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[About My Time] is a diary that records my time. It's faithful to the basics, while keeping the diary safe and convenient, eliminating the annoying factors users need to worry about. In everyday life that is recorded several times a day, the time of writing is recorded together so that the emotions that change over time can be remembered as memories. main function ● Daily recording with time -Even if you keep a diary several times on the same day, each time is recorded and managed separately. -Diary recorded by time can be individually deleted or edited. -You can add one photo for each diary unit you create. ● Cloud database based diary app -Your diary is stored on a secure cloud server. -Even if you lose your device or accidentally delete the app, you can retrieve the record immediately if you only authenticate the user. -No need to back up every day or transfer data to see the same diary on another device. ● Secure security -Supports SNS-based user authentication system. -The diary recorded by the user is stored in the cloud server through AES-256 encryption. -By applying the biometric authentication security system, no one other than me can open the app. ● Convenient diary inquiry -Diary can be checked in yearly, monthly calendar or list form. In-app purchase (About My Time Plus) -Remove ads from the app.

About

Diary

A private journaling app designed for reflection and personal growth. It offers a peaceful space to record daily thoughts, set simple goals, and reflect without pressure. A gentle cat companion is present throughout your journaling experience.

Highlights
  • Private journaling
  • Goal setting
  • Daily reflection
  • Cat companion
  • No pressure or streaks
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Diary – Hope Tree A quiet place to write, reflect, and grow — with a gentle cat by your side. Diary – Hope Tree is a simple, private growth diary for everyday life. There’s no pressure to be productive, positive, or consistent. Just a calm space to show up as you are. Write a few words about your day. Note a small step toward something you care about — even if it’s for tomorrow. Reflect honestly, even when things feel hard. Nothing more is required. A gentle way to grow Diary — write what happened today, even the ordinary things Hope — keep a simple goal you’re growing toward Reflection — a few honest words are enough Action — note a small step, past or future Tool - to support the hope No streaks. No scores. No pressure to “do better”. A quiet companion Your cat doesn’t guide, judge, or demand anything. It simply stays with you — day by day — as you write and grow at your own pace. Private by design Private — your entries are yours No ads Nothing is shared This is your personal space. Always. For people who... Want to keep a diary without feeling guilty Prefer honesty over positivity Need a calm place during busy or difficult times Care about privacy and simplicity If you want a quiet place to exist, reflect, and grow — Hope Tree is here. It is a space for reflection, intention-setting, and gentle daily practices. Private by design Your entries are yours No ads No subscription required Nothing is shared Your diary stays personal, simple, and calm.

Screenshots

About My Time4 screens
Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Diary at fortnightly against About My Time's every 2 months. About My Time's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. About My Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

About My Time ships an update every 2 months, Diary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
About My Time versus Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbout My TimeDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDae hoon KangKam Hung Cheung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

About My Time

One-time1
  • About My Time Plus$0.99
1 purchases

Diary

One-time1
  • Hope Tree Companion Plus Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is About My Time free?
About My Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do About My Time or Diary have ads?
Neither About My Time nor Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, About My Time or Diary?
About My Time ships an update every 2 months, and Diary fortnightly. Most recently, About My Time was updated on November 7, 2026 and Diary on November 9, 2026.

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